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**Jive-Bomber** · 08-21-2009, 09:49 AM

You can go to just about any hot rod & custom show and walk past a fleet of '32 Ford Roadsters. Suddenly, you see one that catches your eye and you spend a good 10 or 15 minutes looking it over, with that sheepish grin on your face. Why did that 1 ou...

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**JeffreyJames** · 08-21-2009, 10:01 AM

I can't tell you how much I pour over Concours D'elegance photos when they pop up here on the hamb or Old Auto Union cars for inspiration on my hot rod. I am far away form being started let alone completed but I feel like I have my car built to the smallest detail. Basically anything that was intended for performance I can get some inspiration from and I think the Europeans had a knack for putting the bull shit aside and getting down to the meat & potatoes as far as automotive design and performance goes.

There is just so much taste wrapped up into the cars shown on the likes of Pebble Beach that as long as you don't get carried away the details incorporated into let say a '32 Ford 5 window could be very cool and still very much Hot Rod. Theme cars are not my thing but I certainly want my car to reflect my taste and interest in Hot Rodding from all four corners of the earth during a specific period of time if that's what excites me. The Devil is in the details for sure.

1950ChevySuburban · 08-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Lots of us can build a nice car. Most of us can show it spotlessly clean. That doesn't attract me either, without some impressive details. Details are where the owner / builder has their heart and soul exposed. Thats what I look for in a car or truck.

Verbal Kint · 08-21-2009, 10:25 AM

I've subscribed to over 100 threads just for one or more details that I was impressed with regardless of the make/model/style/paint/powertrain.....

Details are what separate built from bought

DaveInc · 08-21-2009, 11:23 AM

Absolutely!

kurtis · 08-21-2009, 11:34 AM

Harry Westergard built cars have always impressed me. Lots of Euro influence.
Steve Moal is another that is very eye opening in his pursuit of originality.

Mike Zenor · 08-21-2009, 01:44 PM

Jay -- I can't believe I didn't see you there! But you probably saw all the divots I left in the greens with my jaw.

The real inspirational stuff for me were the Postwar Italian jobs, whose details would work great on a hot rod. I especially liked the Pegaso (where the quarters rolled into the wheel well), the ATS and the blue Siata. Imagine any of these motors in an early Ford...

Tman · 08-21-2009, 01:55 PM

Jay, that is why Jeems "ID this Model A" thread has some of us all worked up. Kitchen's car is just one of those that has IT.

Mike Zenor · 08-21-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Jay, that is why Jeems "ID this Model A" thread has some of us all worked up. Kitchen's car is just one of those that has IT.

The trick with details is knowing where to stop. The Kitchen car had just enough to really give it mystery and personality. I recall a '32 roadster from a few years ago built on an Indy roadster theme, which had about every possible rare piece of vintage speed equipment -- Ardun, SCoT blower, Culver City QC, Halibrands, etc etc, plus belly pan, louvered everywhere. Each detail was pretty amazing, but when you stood back they overwhelmed and detracted from the car as a whole.

Tman · 08-21-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Zenor

The trick with details is knowing where to stop. The Kitchen car had just enough to really give it mystery and personality. I recall a '32 roadster from a few years ago built on an Indy roadster theme, which had about every possible rare piece of vintage speed equipment -- Ardun, SCoT blower, Culver City QC, Halibrands, etc etc, plus belly pan, louvered everywhere. Each detail was pretty amazing, but when you stood back they overwhelmed and detracted from the car as a whole.

Yeah Mike, I was just looking at that Moal Built Indyesque car the other night. Detial overload!! My pal Karl told me years ago when I started the Touring something very profound. "You can't put every cool part on the car, pick 3 and move on!" or somethinng like that.

BTW, your coupe is one that pulled in a theme AND details and works.

catdad49 · 08-21-2009, 02:39 PM

I believe it's called Style. Form,functionality,simplicity, whatever the term, these things all add a certain pizzaz that sets certain vehicles apart from the rest. Just my ramblin', Cat

jakespeed63 · 08-21-2009, 06:34 PM

So glad you Cats are appreciative of other makes. When I finally trade in my sled for a Hot Rod, you can bet your bottom dollar it will have vintage foreign race car influences built into it. This ride was at Amelia Island last year. Betcha it made the trek out west as well. Details where astounding!
JT
aka...Buddy Palumbo

**Jive-Bomber** · 08-21-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm loving the comments on this thread... You cats all get "it"...

lostforawhile · 08-21-2009, 08:38 PM

great thread!! my car doesn't fit in with the normal cars here,but I hope when I get it done all these tiny little details i've sweated hours over get noticed. I'll spend hours in the machine shop making some tiny little part that almost no one will even notice, hope the ones who do appreciate them.

xbtnikx · 08-22-2009, 08:38 AM

that clear steering wheel is wicked

**SAVAGE** · 08-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Amazing really amazing

autobilly · 08-23-2009, 04:20 PM

I hadn't seen Rikster's site before, WOW! If any of you guys haven't visited it yet, chech out the wealth of cool material.
http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/

A32Flathead · 08-26-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jive-Bomber

I'm loving the comments on this thread... You cats all get "it"...

I just saw this thread...thanks for the 'plug' Jay, sure was nice seeing you & Mike there.

08-21-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,421	Its in the Details... You can go to just about any hot rod & custom show and walk past a fleet of '32 Ford Roadsters. Suddenly, you see one that catches your eye and you spend a good 10 or 15 minutes looking it over, with that sheepish grin on your face. Why did that 1 ou... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-21-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,934	Re: Its in the Details... I can't tell you how much I pour over Concours D'elegance photos when they pop up here on the hamb or Old Auto Union cars for inspiration on my hot rod. I am far away form being started let alone completed but I feel like I have my car built to the smallest detail. Basically anything that was intended for performance I can get some inspiration from and I think the Europeans had a knack for putting the bull shit aside and getting down to the meat & potatoes as far as automotive design and performance goes. There is just so much taste wrapped up into the cars shown on the likes of Pebble Beach that as long as you don't get carried away the details incorporated into let say a '32 Ford 5 window could be very cool and still very much Hot Rod. Theme cars are not my thing but I certainly want my car to reflect my taste and interest in Hot Rodding from all four corners of the earth during a specific period of time if that's what excites me. The Devil is in the details for sure. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

08-21-2009, 10:11 AM	#3
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: Its in the Details... Lots of us can build a nice car. Most of us can show it spotlessly clean. That doesn't attract me either, without some impressive details. Details are where the owner / builder has their heart and soul exposed. Thats what I look for in a car or truck. __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

08-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
Verbal Kint Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 2,613	Re: Its in the Details... I've subscribed to over 100 threads just for one or more details that I was impressed with regardless of the make/model/style/paint/powertrain..... Details are what separate built from bought

08-21-2009, 11:23 AM	#5
DaveInc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 68	Re: Its in the Details... Absolutely!

08-21-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
kurtis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1,871	Re: Its in the Details... Harry Westergard built cars have always impressed me. Lots of Euro influence. Steve Moal is another that is very eye opening in his pursuit of originality.

08-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#7
Mike Zenor Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2001 Location: Deerfield, Chicagoland, IL, USA Posts: 2,649	Re: Its in the Details... Jay -- I can't believe I didn't see you there! But you probably saw all the divots I left in the greens with my jaw. The real inspirational stuff for me were the Postwar Italian jobs, whose details would work great on a hot rod. I especially liked the Pegaso (where the quarters rolled into the wheel well), the ATS and the blue Siata. Imagine any of these motors in an early Ford... __________________ Stop calling me a rat rodder... I'm a Jalopier Primates CC

08-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,204	Re: Its in the Details... Jay, that is why Jeems "ID this Model A" thread has some of us all worked up. Kitchen's car is just one of those that has IT. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

08-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#11
catdad49 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portsmouth,Va. Posts: 211	Re: Its in the Details... I believe it's called Style. Form,functionality,simplicity, whatever the term, these things all add a certain pizzaz that sets certain vehicles apart from the rest. Just my ramblin', Cat

08-21-2009, 06:34 PM	#12
jakespeed63 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: orlando, F-L-A Posts: 1,055	Re: Its in the Details... So glad you Cats are appreciative of other makes. When I finally trade in my sled for a Hot Rod, you can bet your bottom dollar it will have vintage foreign race car influences built into it. This ride was at Amelia Island last year. Betcha it made the trek out west as well. Details where astounding! JT aka...Buddy Palumbo Attached Thumbnails __________________ Timing is everything!!

08-21-2009, 08:06 PM	#13
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,421	Re: Its in the Details... I'm loving the comments on this thread... You cats all get "it"...

08-21-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
lostforawhile Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: moultrie georgia Posts: 4,182	Re: Its in the Details... great thread!! my car doesn't fit in with the normal cars here,but I hope when I get it done all these tiny little details i've sweated hours over get noticed. I'll spend hours in the machine shop making some tiny little part that almost no one will even notice, hope the ones who do appreciate them. __________________ Lostforawhile@gmail.com

08-22-2009, 08:38 AM	#15
xbtnikx Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ft. lauderdale, florida Posts: 65	Re: Its in the Details... that clear steering wheel is wicked

08-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#16
SAVAGE Alliance Vendor Join Date: May 2002 Location: LOS GATOS CALIF USA Posts: 870	Re: Its in the Details... Amazing really amazing __________________ www.savagespeedgarage.com

08-23-2009, 04:20 PM	#17
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,527	Re: Its in the Details... I hadn't seen Rikster's site before, WOW! If any of you guys haven't visited it yet, chech out the wealth of cool material. http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/ __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

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